Lincoln summer festival looking to help city bounce back from pandemic
It's taking place at the castle next year
It's hoped a summer festival, taking place at Lincoln Castle next year, will help the city bounce back from the pandemic.
It's looking at celebrating the very best food, drink and beer from across the county and will be part of a summer of events throughout June, July and August.
There will be live music, food and drink, and family fun, incorporating our bank holidays, key celebrations, and iconic sporting events.
It'll launch with the Great British Outdoor picnic, a chance for people to come together over the Queen's Jubilee bank holiday weekend in June and culminate with the return of the Steampunk Festival over the August bank holiday weekend.
Cllr Colin Davie, executive councillor for environment and economy, said it's a great opportunity to show what Lincolnshire has to offer.
"We want this event to showcase the excellent food and drink producers we have in the county, and provide support to the sector as it continues to recover from the effects of Covid-19.
"We're also building this event with sustainability in mind, adopting the principles of our Green Masterplan as the Castle embarks on its journey to be a net zero carbon visitor attraction."
Cllr Lindsey Cawrey, executive councillor for heritage, said there's something for everybody.
"We may only just be coming into autumn, but the team at Lincoln Castle are already thinking about making next summer our biggest one yet, with a packed schedule of events for everyone.
"Over the past two years, Lincoln Castle has become a much-loved green, social space for families and friends.
"Next year's bursting events schedule will see the site, once again, become a vivid and historic backdrop for music, entertainment, and excellent eats."
County council leader, Cllr Martin Hill, said it's all about being proud of the counties heritage.
"Food and drink plays such an important role in the economy and culture of Greater Lincolnshire.
"We can easily give Lincolnshire the title of 'food capital of the UK', because we provide an eighth of the country's food.
"This event will be another opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate our local producers and reinforce that title."